Jazz Finland Live

The Helsinki-based duo Good Romans will host a new club series once in August and twice in September in the capital. The club will focus on improvised music and feature a guest artist each time. The Free Club takes place at Ravintola Allotria on Friday the 15th in August and Friday the 5th and the 19th in September. Good Romans will be joined by pianist Kari Ikonen, drummer Mika Kallio and trombonist Jari Hongisto, respectively. Expect intriguing, distorted musical images and sporadic visions from the future and the dark side of the mind.

On the first night the duo's guest will be Kari Ikonen.

Good Romans feat. Kari Ikonen

Ilari Filander – guitar / Jussi Miettola - drums, electronics

Kari Ikonen - piano

Tickets 10 €.

This up-and-coming voice of Ethio-jazz is fast claiming her place in the spotlight, two generations after the legendary Mulatu Astatke. The Ethiopian-Israeli Ester Rada’s nuanced sound flirts with retro soul and R&B influences and is steeped in a melancholic joie de vivre peculiar to Ethiopian jazz. Expect smooth, stylish and totally danceable moments.

Also known for her acting in her home country of Israel, Ester Rada has recently made a name for herself as a musician. In addition to her Life Happens EP record, recent full-length album and busy touring schedule, Rada has supported Alicia Keys and other major acts. Comparisons have been drawn with Nina Simone, Erykah Badu and Janelle Monáe, evoking an impression of a timeless and yet very much of-the-moment artist.

The 2014 Huvila season kicks off with Jimi Tenor and Nicole Willis. A sexy and authentic 90s house sound is complemented by Tenor’s cool saxophone stylings and Willis’s stunning soul vocals.

ESTER RADA
Ester Rada, vocals
Dan Mayo, drums
Lior Romano, keyboard
Ben Hoze, guitar
Michael Guy, bass
Inon Peretz, trumpet
Maayan Milo, trombone
Gal Dahan, saxophone

Tickets: Lippupalvelu starting from 37,50 € (including handling fees). Group tickets for four persons available - admission for four for the price of three!

For this event you can purchase a meal by Restaurant Juuri beforehand!

Age limit: 18. Younger festival visitors are admitted in company of a parent.

Open event